SizeDifference

  • RealM@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    This is exactly what I hate about cars. Some idiot starts driving an oversized tank and other idiots then get intimidated during traffic and feel the need to join the arms race.

    It’s a vicious cycle and pedestrians are the ones who are screwed in the end. Meanwhile, people who actually drive a small car because it fits their needs (only 1-2 people ever drive in it) get laughed at.

    • CannaVet@lemmy.worldOP
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      11 months ago

      That light in the background is by the mall and interstate, so I always wait for the walk signal AND double check traffic first. I still get cussed out about twice a month for the crime of not being in a car.

      eyeroll

    • CannaVet@lemmy.worldOP
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      11 months ago

      Absolutely, it’s clean AF. This is 100% driven to somebody’s office/retail job.

  • LouNeko@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I have a red twingo in my neighborhood and even compared to normal sized cars it’s a pipsqueak. So every time I pull up to park, I think there’s an open spot only to be greeted with its bright red bumper. I know I shouldn’t be mad, but I still call him “the red cunt” every time.

    • SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social
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      11 months ago

      Humans are funny creatures. You could also get annoyed by the giant vehicle blocking your view of the small one, but giant vehicles are “normal” and therefore unremarkable.

      • LouNeko@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        With “normal” I meant sedans or station wagons. Anything that has a roof lower than your head while standing upright really.

  • Gerula@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    How much does a car like that consume in real life urban traffic conditions?

    • CannaVet@lemmy.worldOP
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      11 months ago

      I didn’t note what the truck in Pic was but an f250 gets 14.5 in city from a quick web search (don’t quote me lol

  • Anonymoose@infosec.pub
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    10 months ago

    Americans need to get back on board with light trucks again. I had a '96 Tacoma as my daily driver and it was an extremely capable vehicle with a small profile.